The latest Tommy Hanson MLB and fantasy baseball news

San Francisco Giants SP Tommy Hanson, 29, has died due to catastrophic organ failure, according to multiple reports. USA TODAY Sports and FantasyScore send our condolences to Hanson's family and friends.

The Atlanta Braves brought back longtime scout Tom Battista on Thursday, Oct. 16, to have him work as a crosschecker in the organization. Battista, who discovered 1B Freddie Freeman and SP Tommy Hanson, will review prospects flagged by area scouts.

Fantasy Tip: Hanson gives the White Sox some starting rotation depth. He'd be an option for the desperate in AL-only leagues if he finds himself in the majors and in the rotation, which is probably unlikely unless there's an injury.

The Texas Rangers are facing a decision this week on SP Tommy Hanson. Hanson has a split contract that calls for him to receive $2 million guaranteed in the majors and less than that in the minors. If the Rangers don't option him by Wednesday, March 26, they'll be on the hook for the entire $2 million, but if they do option him, he can opt out and become a free agent.

Texas Rangers SP Alexi Ogando could wind up earning the long-relief role out of the bullpen, because he isn't doing much to secure a starting rotation job this spring. He allowed five runs in three innings Tuesday, March 18, and has given up 11 runs in 6 1/3 spring frames in his last two starts. Manager Ron Washington has said he wants to see Ogando earn his spot, and his recent performances haven't helped him to do that. Other options for the final three spots in the rotation include Ps Colby Lewis, Tanner Scheppers, Tommy Hanson, Joe Saunders and Robbie Ross. Ogando remains a leading candidate for one of the spots, but he's no longer a lock.

Fantasy Tip: Ogando is a risky selection for your pitching staff in mixed leagues because of his durability concerns, inconsistent control and now this. There are plenty of other arms in the late rounds that have more promise than Ogando.

Texas Rangers SP Tommy Hanson, who signed a one-year, $2 million deal, said he is healthy this spring and altered his mechanics in the offseason. He has been throwing for two months and also changed his offseason routine. Hanson is expected to compete for a rotation spot.